Subject Specific Schedule of Courses
please note not all courses are open to all aged students. Courses with a Level 1-4 are for high school students and are generally equivalent to grade-levels 9-12.
Some courses are limited to specific aged students due to maturity level needed for the course content. Courses without an age limit or level are open to students in grades 6-12
American Literature
Travel through time and become one with our American ancestors through their poems, short stories, diaries, letters, and novels.
This course has 4 levels so students can take the course more than once without repeating readings.
Meets Mondays 9am to 11am
4 week course
Level 1 starts Sept. 13 2021
Level 2 starts Oct 18, 2021
Level 3 starts Nov 22, 2021
Level 4 starts Dec 20, 2021
World Literatrure
Travel through time and better understand other cultures through their poems, short stories, diaries, letters, and novels.
This course has 4 levels so students can take the course more than once without repeating readings.
Meets Mondays 9am to 11am
4 week course
Level 1 starts Jan. 10, 2022
Level 2 starts Feb 14, 2022
Level 3 starts March 14, 2022
Level 4 starts April 11, 2022
American History
Become immersed in America's history through readings, professional historical re-enactments, films, and more.
This course has 4 levels :
Level 1: Colonial America
Level 2: Revolution to Civil War
Level 3: Reconstruction to WW1
Level 4: Roaring 20s to Present
Meets Mondays 11am to 1pm
4 week course
Level 1 starts Sept. 13 2021
Level 2 starts Oct 18, 2021
Level 3 starts Nov 22, 2021
Level 4 starts Dec 20, 2021
World History
Become immersed in the world's history through readings, virtual field trips, films, and more.
This course has 4 levels :
Level 1: Ancient History
Level 2: The Medieval World
Level 3: The Enlightenment & the Industrial Revolution
Level 4: 20th century to the present
Meets Mondays 11am to 1pm
4 week course
Level 1 starts Jan. 10, 2022
Level 2 starts Feb 14, 2022
Level 3 starts March 14, 2022
Level 4 starts April 11, 2022
Etiquette & International Protocol
Etiquette is really about self and mutual respect. Learn to show respect for your self and those around you through a variety of etiquette rules.
Meets Mondays 11am - 1pm
4 week course
starts May 16, 2022
Public Speaking
Did you now the greatest fear among Americans is speaking in public? This fear can have serious consequences in a future job requirements. Learn how to be comfortable speaking in public with prepared speeches and "off-the-cuff" commentary.
Meets Mondays 11am to 1pm
4 week course
starts May 23, 2022
Holocaust & Human Rights
Learn about the complete history of how humanity developed into a global society that so readily accepted the persecution of its Jews and other "undesirables".
* This class is open to students who have taken American History and World History and are over the age of 15.
*possibility to travel to either DC or Europe exists depending on travel restrictions etc.
Meets Mondays 9am to 11am
8 week course
starts April 11, 2022 ends June 6, 2022
Art/Theater Appreciation
Do you really like art and theater. Do you want to know more about the different artists, time periods, and styles? Then this class is for you.
*This class is open to students over 16.
May 23 9am - Art Appreciation
World Culture & Civilization
What makes us all unique, yet the same. It sour society. Come learn about the 6000 years of human culture and civilization. Travel the world as we learn about Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific Islands. What makes each place and its people unique and interesting and how are we all connected?
This is a 4 week course
Level I May 16 9am - 11am
Level 2 - TBA
World religions
There are few things that have brought people comfort and chaos as the religions of the world. Why is that? What is it that people believe?
Come learn about the major world religions, what their history is, what they believe, what are their customs and rituals and holidays, and how they have influenced world events.
Level 1: Western monotheistic Religions (Judaeo-Christian)
Level 2: Eastern Monotheistic Religions (Islam)
Level 3: Eastern Religions
This course is open to students who are over 13 years old
Meets Mondays 2pm to 3pm
4 week course
Level 1 starts Sept. 13, 2021
Level 2 starts Jan 3, 2022
Level 3 starts Feb. 7, 2022
Interfaith Discussions and Celebrations
Join other Christian and Jewish teens to share in our similarities and celebrate our religious events together.
Meets Mondays 2pm to 3pm
each session is 8 weeks long
Winter session starts Oct 25. 2021
Spring session starts March 14, 2022
Academic Writing
Levels 1-4
Learn how to write like an academic. There is a specific way to write a good academic essay regardless of its length. This involves understanding research techniques, how to properly incorporate citations, and how to establish an authoritative tone to your writing.
Meets Mondays 2pm to 3pm
4 week course
Level 1 starts May 16, 2022